UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia The Sponge Guide

 

Notes: Globular masses. Skin color is black, but appears heavily fouled in between scattered oscules, which can be elevated as chimneys; they end in a conical collar. Interior creamy white. Fiber similar to Spongia sp. "obscura" smooth, thicker than Spongia sp. "obscura" shaggy. Definite identification pending.
 
Author Reference: Lamarck, 1813)
Color:
black
Morphology:
massive
Consistency:
soft
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Bimini
Bahamas - Little San Salvador
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay

  

 

 

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